Tag: Security Industry Association (SIA)
SIA opens call for nominations for 2024 WISF Power 100
December 1, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100.
Now in its third year, this annual initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring to the industry.
“SIA...
SIA announces winners of 2024 RISE Scholarship
November 30, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 18 young security professionals as the recipients of the 2024 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent and emerging leaders.
Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive...
Eagle Eye Networks’ Martha Entwistle – ‘It’s just a great industry at its core’
November 29, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Martha Entwistle’s security career has come full circle – starting from a very familiar place and culminating with one of the industry’s highest honors.
Entwistle is a former editor of Security Systems News (SSN), where she spent over a decade reporting and writing about security industry business trends, mergers and acquisitions, and technology, and directing two security technology conferences - TechSec Solutions and Cloud+ - during her tenure with...
Women in Security Feature: Sandra Polvi – ‘I’ve made some valuable connections with my peers’
November 21, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Sandra Polvi has many people to thank for her professional growth in the security industry.
Polvi currently serves as director of marketing for Kaadas North America, a developer of high-tech electronic and smart lock solutions serving millions of homes and businesses worldwide, based out of Orange, Calif., with its worldwide headquarters located in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
She told Security Systems News that the connections she has made throughout her 12-year career...
ISC East 2023 wraps successful show in New York City
November 21, 2023SSN Staff
NORWALK, Ct.—Organizers of ISC East 2023 have announced another year of successful programming for security professionals, as well as double-digit attendee growth from the previous year.
Built by RX Global and hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC, ISC East featured keynote speakers, educational sessions, professional development, and over 220 exhibitors highlighting the latest technologies...
In an ISC East state of mind
November 14, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
Yes, I quoted New York’s own Billy Joel to come up with a title for this week’s blog, and why not?
We really are in a New York state of mind this week as more than 5,000 security industry professionals are gathering in the Big Apple for ISC East 2023 at the Javits Center.
As the Northeast’s leading security & public safety event, ISC East partners with Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS NYC each year to bring together those responsible for keeping our communities...
‘Power of AI’: Use cases, security business implications
November 8, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and its current and future implications on the security space was addressed at the recent Securing New Ground (SNG) conference.
“What AI means for your business” was a session moderated by Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz.ai, and featured panelists Hamish Dobson, CVP, product – enterprise physical security solutions, Motorola Solutions; Jumbi Edulbehram, global business development, smart cities and spaces,...
SIA appoints Kenia Caballero as industry affairs manager
November 7, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Kenia Caballero to serve as its new industry affairs manager.
Caballero, who is based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, will expand SIA’s global team and work with the association to grow its presence in Mexico; serve as the primary point of contact on behalf of SIA for key programs and events; lead development of SIA’s Expo Seguridad México conference programs; and oversee networking...
SNG discussion – AI called the ‘topic of the year’ during Security Megatrends panel
November 1, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—It’s safe to say that artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the top buzzwords in the security industry over the last couple of years.
At the recent Securing New Ground (SNG) conference, the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) premier annual executive gathering in NYC, the topic of AI and its impact on the security sector came up during several sessions at the two-day event.
In fact, AI has been at or near the top of SIA’s Security Megatrends...
The White House issues executive order on AI
October 30, 2023SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House has just issued an executive order seeking to establish new standards for AI safety and security.
In a press release issued on Oct. 30, 2023, the order states it will protect Americans’ privacy, advance equity and civil rights, stand up for consumers and workers, promote innovation and competition, advance American leadership around the world, and more.
“As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive strategy for responsible...